The International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA), a global network of over 500 leaders in the performing arts with representation from more than 185 cities and all regions of the globe, includes facilities, performing arts organizations, artist managers, festivals,…
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Quebec Members: Applications Open, CINARS Quebec on Stage International Markets
INTERNATIONAL MARKETS CINARS organises network development missions by participating in performing arts conferences and/or markets. A group of agents and companies from different performing arts disciplines form a “Québec en Scène” delegation. CINARS offers support by renting a stand, organises…
Opera Bonds Survey for All Members – Due April 4, 2024
Through a Canada Council for the Arts Seed grant, AOC is engaged with Social Innovation Canada in the early stage exploration of the use of social finance in the opera sector. We have held two consultations with the sector to…
World Opera Forum June 3-8, Los Angeles: Important Dates Coming Up
About the World Opera Forum & Opera Conference 2024 OPERA America welcomes the international opera community to Los Angeles — June 3–8, 2024 — for a weeklong global gathering of opera administrators, artists, trustees, and advocates. World Opera Forum (June…
Nominations open for AOC’s Best in Governance Award (Due April 23, 2024)
Nominations Due April 23, 2024 AOC’s Best in Governance Award (previously known as the National Opera Directors Recognition Award) recognizes outstanding leadership and support from opera company board members within Canada’s opera sector. In collaboration with our sister organization, OPERA…
International Focus: Lírica Disidente (Chile)
From the newsletter of OLA Ópera Latinoamérica Dialogues between opera and society: Lírica Disidente (Chile) joins OLA Born in 2018 with the purpose of making a change in the status quo of opera in Chile and generating more development spaces…
AOC welcomes three new board members
Association for Opera in Canada held our AGM yesterday, Tuesday February 20, 2024. We are delighted to welcome three new board members, and two new co-chairs! Joining the Board: MARIE-ANNICK BÉLIVEAU A leading lyrical performer, Marie-Annick Béliveau has developed a…
Reminder: OPERA America renewal through your Association for Opera in Canada membership
A quick reminder to all members that by renewing your Association for Opera in Canada membership, you simultaneously renew your equivalent OPERA America membership. To learn more about how the Association serves you, view our membership page: https://www.opera.ca/membership
ISPA: Pitch New Works: Apply Before February 9th!
The deadline to apply for Pitch New Works at the Perth 2024 ISPA Congress is next Friday, February 9 at 17:00 EST (New York Time)! If you have a new work in development or that recently premiered, don’t miss this opportunity to share it with ISPA’s…
Canadian Official Delegates Announced: World Opera Forum 2024
WORLD OPERA FORUM: OFFICIAL DELEGATES ANNOUNCED! June 3-5 2024 OPERA America has announced the preliminary roster of official delegates who will be at the center of debate and discussion at the World Opera Forum. Dozens of administrators and artists from…
AOC New Works Pitch Program participant, Playwright Carolyn Nakagawa awarded Anne’s Cradle commission
Playwright Carolyn Nakagawa awarded Anne’s Cradle commission January 15, 2024 – A new stage production telling a story of the special connection between Japan and Prince Edward Island is currently in development. Confederation Centre of the Arts has commissioned writer…
EarlyBird Registration Open for Classical:NEXT 2024 (13–17 May, Berlin)
View in browser Classical:NEXT 2024 (13–17 May in Berlin). Register your business/organization and delegates for Classical:NEXT’s future-thinking classical music meeting including showcases, conference and expo for a reduced “smart rate” price (which expires Friday, 23 February). You can do…